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Apple Watch's New Sleep Tracking Wants You to Simplify the Definition of a Good Night's Rest
July 02, 2020
Apple Watch's New Sleep Tracking Wants You to Simplify the Definition of a Good Night's Rest
Apple Watch's iconic red, green, and blue rings detect how much you move, exercise, and…
By Kells McPhillips
How To Deal With the Psychological Impact of Re-Entering Quarantine
July 01, 2020
How To Deal With the Psychological Impact of Re-Entering Quarantine
There's no way around it: March and April were rough. Not only was the deadly…
By Emily Laurence
Experiences of Racism and PTSD Go Hand in Hand—Here's How To Support Yourself During This Particularly Intense Time
June 30, 2020
Experiences of Racism and PTSD Go Hand in Hand—Here's How To Support Yourself During This Particularly Intense Time
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is widely viewed as a mental health condition brought on by…
By Emily Laurence
These Are the 4 Most Important Foods To Stop Cognitive Decline As You Age
June 30, 2020
These Are the 4 Most Important Foods To Stop Cognitive Decline As You Age
The food-brain link is nothing new. Doctors have long believed that brain-based nutrition holds the…
By Kells McPhillips
4 Tips To Reimagine Boredom as a Positive, Because it Doesn't Have To Be a Burden
June 30, 2020
4 Tips To Reimagine Boredom as a Positive, Because it Doesn't Have To Be a Burden
According to new research, Americans are the least happy they've been in 50 years—and it's…
By Mary Grace Garis
The Best Underrated Exercise for Keeping Your Brain Sharp Well Into Your 80s
June 30, 2020
The Best Underrated Exercise for Keeping Your Brain Sharp Well Into Your 80s
Pop quiz: When it comes to workouts that are scientifically-linked to keeping your brain healthy…
By Emily Laurence
AI Technology Is Being Used To Make Alzheimer's Prevention Personal—Literally
June 29, 2020
AI Technology Is Being Used To Make Alzheimer's Prevention Personal—Literally
As a health reporter, I've not only built a career on the idea that knowledge…
By Emily Laurence
Say Goodnight to Your Pandemic Insomnia With These 6 Tips From a Sleep Doctor
June 29, 2020
Say Goodnight to Your Pandemic Insomnia With These 6 Tips From a Sleep Doctor
It's been more than three months since Los Angeles, where I live, locked down to…
By Erin Bunch
Harvard’s ‘Project Implicit’ Test Reveals Your Unconscious Bias in Just 10 Minutes
June 29, 2020
Harvard’s ‘Project Implicit’ Test Reveals Your Unconscious Bias in Just 10 Minutes
Getting to know your own implicit biases is step one of becoming an anti-racist ally…
By Kells McPhillips
The Benefits of Swedish Massage Prove That It Is the Most Relaxing Form Around
June 26, 2020
The Benefits of Swedish Massage Prove That It Is the Most Relaxing Form Around
It's no shock to anyone that many of us have too much stress, not enough…
By Allie Flinn
More than 8 in 10 Americans Are Stressed About the Future—But That Could Be a Good Thing
June 26, 2020
More than 8 in 10 Americans Are Stressed About the Future—But That Could Be a Good Thing
More 83 percent of Americans report feeling stressed about the future of the nation, according…
By Mary Grace Garis
I'm a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, and Here Are 3 Ways I Help Patients Stop Their Racing Thoughts
June 26, 2020
I'm a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, and Here Are 3 Ways I Help Patients Stop Their Racing Thoughts
Lately, I've felt burnt out as a result of my busy mind's constant musings and…
By Mary Grace Garis
Alzheimer's Disease Affects More Women Than Men—and Some Experts Think The Reason Why Lies in the Gut
June 25, 2020
Alzheimer's Disease Affects More Women Than Men—and Some Experts Think The Reason Why Lies in the Gut
Alzheimer's disease—a progressive mental deterioration that can occur in middle or old age—is what experts…
By Emily Laurence
How Nutrition Can Be Used To Support Trauma Recovery
June 25, 2020
How Nutrition Can Be Used To Support Trauma Recovery
The connection between food and mental health is an increasingly important topic in the wellness…
By Emily Laurence
I'm Stressed About the World and Have a Low Libido To Match—Would Having Sex Help Me Relax?
June 25, 2020
I'm Stressed About the World and Have a Low Libido To Match—Would Having Sex Help Me Relax?
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, stopping the virus remains our top collective priority—and…
By Alexandra Fine
J Balvin is Leading a Free 21-Day Bilingual Meditation Course—Here's How You Can Join In
June 25, 2020
J Balvin is Leading a Free 21-Day Bilingual Meditation Course—Here's How You Can Join In
If wellness had a starter pack, it would most certainly include meditation. (You know, along…
By Emily Laurence
How My Autistic Brother Learned to Cope in the Midst of COVID-19—And How My Family Followed Suit
June 24, 2020
How My Autistic Brother Learned to Cope in the Midst of COVID-19—And How My Family Followed Suit
When Illinois’ shelter-in-place orders took effect, my dad and I decided to bring my brother…
By Nicole Schnitzler
It's Exhausting To Be the One Black Friend, Particularly Right Now—Here's How To Cope
June 24, 2020
It's Exhausting To Be the One Black Friend, Particularly Right Now—Here's How To Cope
Being a Black person in America has been particularly exhausting these past few weeks. Especially…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The Guide You've Been Looking For About Coming Out Later in Life
June 24, 2020
The Guide You've Been Looking For About Coming Out Later in Life
Our editors independently select the brands they recommend. Making a purchase through our links may…
By Gabrielle Kassel
11 Fresh Masturbation Ideas To Spice Up Your Solo Play, Straight From Sexperts
June 24, 2020
11 Fresh Masturbation Ideas To Spice Up Your Solo Play, Straight From Sexperts
We have to imagine that people have been masturbating in some form since the dawn…
By Mary Grace Garis & Helen Carefoot
What It's Like Being a Black Woman Holding Space for My Community to Heal at This Time
June 23, 2020
What It's Like Being a Black Woman Holding Space for My Community to Heal at This Time
Jasmine Marie is the founder of black girls breathing, a "safe space for Black womxn…
By Jasmine Marie
Your 7 Chakras, Explained—Plus, How To Tell if They're Blocked
June 22, 2020
Your 7 Chakras, Explained—Plus, How To Tell if They're Blocked
If you've ever attended a yoga class, group meditation, or indulged in an hours-long reiki…
By Rachel Jacoby Zoldan
Turns Out, Feelings of Loneliness May Not Have Increased During the Pandemic After All
June 22, 2020
Turns Out, Feelings of Loneliness May Not Have Increased During the Pandemic After All
When stay-at-home orders went into effect in mid-March, one of the biggest concerns was loneliness.…
By Kara Jillian Brown
If You're Feeling Physically Exhausted Right Now, It Might Actually Be Time to Give Your Brain a Rest
June 22, 2020
If You're Feeling Physically Exhausted Right Now, It Might Actually Be Time to Give Your Brain a Rest
If you’ve ever wondered why working from home, doing things on your phone, or anxiety…
By Erin Bunch
The SMART Method Is Here To Make Your Workout Goals Way More Achievable
June 22, 2020
The SMART Method Is Here To Make Your Workout Goals Way More Achievable
Despite what some Instagram memes may tell you, reaching your fitness goals is easier said…
By Tehrene Firman
The 2,500-Year-Old Trick That'll Help You *Finally* Get That Creative Project Off the Ground
June 22, 2020
The 2,500-Year-Old Trick That'll Help You *Finally* Get That Creative Project Off the Ground
I have two muses: Timothée Chalamet and the ancient Greek goddess Thalia. I called upon…
By Mary Grace Garis
How To Communicate More Effectively With Each Myers-Briggs Type
June 22, 2020
How To Communicate More Effectively With Each Myers-Briggs Type
Amid a global pandemic, mass unemployment, a modern civil rights movement, and an upcoming presidential…
By Jenna Birch
If You Have a Stockpile of 75 Rolls of TP, Your Emotionality Trait May Be Strong—Here's What That Means
June 20, 2020
If You Have a Stockpile of 75 Rolls of TP, Your Emotionality Trait May Be Strong—Here's What That Means
It was the second week of March when I ran out of toilet paper, right…
By Allie Flinn
How I'm Learning To Celebrate Juneteenth in a Meaningful Way
June 18, 2020
How I'm Learning To Celebrate Juneteenth in a Meaningful Way
Juneteenth, or June 19, commemorates when the last slaves in the U.S. were told (finally)…
By Daria Wright
Identifying As Queer In a Straight-Passing Relationship Exposed me to the Isolating Reality of Queer Invisibility
June 18, 2020
Identifying As Queer In a Straight-Passing Relationship Exposed me to the Isolating Reality of Queer Invisibility
Since high school, when I came out as a lesbian, most parts of my life…
By Gabrielle Kassel
The Importance of Black Spaces in Wellness
June 18, 2020
The Importance of Black Spaces in Wellness
For many Americans, decisions around wellness and self care include whether they prefer taking a…
By Na'Tasha Jones
The Plant-Based Remedy for Your Particular Brand of Stress Right Now
June 18, 2020
The Plant-Based Remedy for Your Particular Brand of Stress Right Now
Real talk: Life is stressful. While it sort of sounds like the understatement of the…
By Well+Good Editors
Work Breaks Are Different Now—Here Are 10 Non-Traditional Ideas From WFH Veterans
June 17, 2020
Work Breaks Are Different Now—Here Are 10 Non-Traditional Ideas From WFH Veterans
If you weren't already familiar with the work from home (WFH) lifestyle before the coronavirus…
By Mary Grace Garis
A Musical Meditation Walk Challenged Me to Find a Different Kind of Center—And it Worked
June 17, 2020
A Musical Meditation Walk Challenged Me to Find a Different Kind of Center—And it Worked
Years ago, while I was completing my 200-hour yoga-teacher training, my instructor took our group…
By Kells McPhillips
How to Cope with Other People's Reactions to Your Mental Health
June 17, 2020
How to Cope with Other People's Reactions to Your Mental Health
I started writing about my mental health on Instagram because I was scared of what…
By Vivian Nunez
How To Get Over Being Cheated On: Tips for Healing & Whether To Stay or Go
June 16, 2020
How To Get Over Being Cheated On: Tips for Healing & Whether To Stay or Go
It's not easy to heal after being cheated on—after all, everything about infidelity is powerfully…
By Mary Grace Garis
Johns Hopkins Is Now Offering a Free Online Course on Psychological First Aid—Here's What That Entails
June 15, 2020
Johns Hopkins Is Now Offering a Free Online Course on Psychological First Aid—Here's What That Entails
While the world battles 2020's COVID-19 pandemic, another epidemic is more quietly growing steam in…
By Erin Bunch
The 8-Question Sex Check-In To Keep Pleasure In Tact Even During Times of Crisis
June 15, 2020
The 8-Question Sex Check-In To Keep Pleasure In Tact Even During Times of Crisis
One inarguable truth about this year to date is that it's sparked quite a bit…
By Mary Grace Garis
10 Beginner-Friendly Online Mindfulness Courses That Go Beyond Meditation
June 13, 2020
10 Beginner-Friendly Online Mindfulness Courses That Go Beyond Meditation
We could all use a sense of inner peace right now, right? As this year…
By Mary Grace Garis
Missing your travel plans? These home self-care practices will make you feel like you’re on a Thailand retreat
June 13, 2020
Missing your travel plans? These home self-care practices will make you feel like you’re on a Thailand retreat
Imagine the most relaxing place you can think of. Envisioning your living room? Probably not.…
By Well+Good Editors
What Happens When a New Lived Reality Forces You To Change Your Mind, According to a Neurologist and Psychologist
June 12, 2020
What Happens When a New Lived Reality Forces You To Change Your Mind, According to a Neurologist and Psychologist
Around mid-March, when COVID-19 was officially declared a pandemic, life as many previously knew it…
By Mary Grace Garis
The 4 Reactor Types to Help You Deal With ‘Emotional Inflammation’
June 12, 2020
The 4 Reactor Types to Help You Deal With ‘Emotional Inflammation’
It's very unlikely that you've responded calmly to every lap in the tornado that is…
By Mary Grace Garis
7 Ways Non-Black POCs Can Be Better Allies
June 12, 2020
7 Ways Non-Black POCs Can Be Better Allies
The deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery have catapulted the nation into…
By Raquel Reichard
Being a 'Good' Person Isn't a Steadfast Trait or Status—Here's Why That's Important
June 11, 2020
Being a 'Good' Person Isn't a Steadfast Trait or Status—Here's Why That's Important
Somewhere along the continuum of time, many human beings have fallen into the trap of…
By Kells McPhillips
The Costly 'Grooming Gap' Has Always Disproportionately Impacted Black Women
June 11, 2020
The Costly 'Grooming Gap' Has Always Disproportionately Impacted Black Women
If you’ve found yourself adhering to the unspoken rule that women should appear a certain…
By Janel Martinez
Why therapists say you may feel more selfish because of the coronavirus—and what to do about it
June 11, 2020
Why therapists say you may feel more selfish because of the coronavirus—and what to do about it
During the past few months, many people have self-isolated in quarantine to fight the spread…
By Isadora Baum
I'm a Neurologist, and This Is How I Take a Mental Break on Tough Work Days
June 10, 2020
I'm a Neurologist, and This Is How I Take a Mental Break on Tough Work Days
If you're someone who already doesn't feel like there's enough hours in a day, blocking…
By Emily Laurence
The 'Wellness for Kids' Movement Has Gained New Importance During the Pandemic
June 10, 2020
The 'Wellness for Kids' Movement Has Gained New Importance During the Pandemic
It's early evening and as the day winds down, your wellness routine kicks into high…
By Emily Laurence
5 Self-Care Communities Dedicated to Promoting Black Women's Mental Health
June 10, 2020
5 Self-Care Communities Dedicated to Promoting Black Women's Mental Health
Many states are opening their economies and people are slowly returning to work, but Black…
By Briona Lamback
Haircuts for frontline workers: 'I wanted one because I needed to feel a sense of normalcy.'
June 10, 2020
Haircuts for frontline workers: 'I wanted one because I needed to feel a sense of normalcy.'
Since early March, members of the staff at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in New York…
By Kells McPhillips
COVID-19 made me realize that my therapist was not right for me
June 10, 2020
COVID-19 made me realize that my therapist was not right for me
I am a 23-year-old Black woman who battles with depression and anxiety. There, I said…
By Krysta Hawkins
'Tall poppy syndrome' happens when critics try to diminish your success—here are 6 tips to deal
June 10, 2020
'Tall poppy syndrome' happens when critics try to diminish your success—here are 6 tips to deal
When someone achieves something great, like gets a promotion at work, totally nails a presentation,…
By Jessica Estrada
My time in a psychiatric hospital helped prepare me for the mental health challenges of social distancing
June 09, 2020
My time in a psychiatric hospital helped prepare me for the mental health challenges of social distancing
Editor's note: This essay contains discussion of suicidal thoughts.  I have lived with clinical depression…
By S.M. Osman
How quarantine reconnected me with a body I'd long been neglecting
June 09, 2020
How quarantine reconnected me with a body I'd long been neglecting
In January, I took a fall at my climbing gym in New York City and…
By Kells McPhillips
Why a major health organization wants all girls and women over age 13 to be screened for anxiety
June 09, 2020
Why a major health organization wants all girls and women over age 13 to be screened for anxiety
If you're one of the 40 million American adults who has an anxiety disorder, you…
By Emily Laurence
Why Black joy matters, and is a form of resistance, too
June 09, 2020
Why Black joy matters, and is a form of resistance, too
In the days following the protests about the recent killings of Black people, I noticed…
By L'Oreal Thompson Payton
If you're a white woman who wants to help BIPOC right now, consider this required reading
June 09, 2020
If you're a white woman who wants to help BIPOC right now, consider this required reading
Ivirlei Brookes had spent the better part of a week trying to educate the non-BIPOC people…
By Zoe Weiner
3 ways to 'sleep in' without totally throwing off your body clock
June 09, 2020
3 ways to 'sleep in' without totally throwing off your body clock
All week long, I look forward to Saturday and Sunday, the two days of the…
By Emily Laurence
4 ways to fight through social justice burnout while still doing the work
June 08, 2020
4 ways to fight through social justice burnout while still doing the work
As if burnout wasn't already on the rise, the pandemic arrived to spike levels of…
By Mary Grace Garis
5 signs of a toxic remote workplace, according to an organizational psychologist
June 08, 2020
5 signs of a toxic remote workplace, according to an organizational psychologist
An IRL office space can earn a toxic status when discriminatory and otherwise harmful practices…
By Kells McPhillips
An allergy expert explains how to make your bed a safe haven
June 07, 2020
An allergy expert explains how to make your bed a safe haven
When I think of what could trigger my allergies, I imagine the pollen picked up…
By Kara Jillian Brown
5 tips overfunctioners and underfunctioners can each use to process stressful situations
June 05, 2020
5 tips overfunctioners and underfunctioners can each use to process stressful situations
In the midst of the coronavirus crisis, it's abundantly clear that every person copes differently.…
By Mary Grace Garis
'Dream job' not feeling so dreamy? Here's how one woman made a change
June 05, 2020
'Dream job' not feeling so dreamy? Here's how one woman made a change
For years, mezzo-soprano singer Shirin Eskandani used her vocal gift to move opera audiences. But…
By Latham Thomas
If you suddenly hate your favorite fragrances, science says your stress levels could be to blame
June 04, 2020
If you suddenly hate your favorite fragrances, science says your stress levels could be to blame
There's a reason why the wellness market is chock-full of lavender pillow sprays to help…
By Zoe Weiner
Cheating in your dreams is on the rise in quarantine—here's why, according to a dream expert
June 04, 2020
Cheating in your dreams is on the rise in quarantine—here's why, according to a dream expert
As if getting a good night's sleep during a pandemic weren't hard enough, what with vivid…
By Mary Grace Garis
9 mental health resources for the Black community because finding a therapist should be easier
June 03, 2020
9 mental health resources for the Black community because finding a therapist should be easier
We're suffering a collective trauma, but members of the Black community, who are already inherently…
By Mary Grace Garis
A Nutritional Psychiatrist Shares the Healthy ‘Depression Meals’ That Will Help You Stay Fueled When You’re Having a Hard Time
June 03, 2020
A Nutritional Psychiatrist Shares the Healthy ‘Depression Meals’ That Will Help You Stay Fueled When You’re Having a Hard Time
Food has perhaps always been used as a way to help people feel better. In…
By Emily Laurence
3 connections between crafting and mental health that'll convince you to create in quarantine
June 03, 2020
3 connections between crafting and mental health that'll convince you to create in quarantine
When the national state of emergency in light of the rapidly spreading coronavirus pandemic was…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Why we have a short attention span for workouts, according to a neuroscientist
June 02, 2020
Why we have a short attention span for workouts, according to a neuroscientist
Many people remember periods of life based on the kind of workout that made them…
By Kells McPhillips
Your anger is healthy (especially right now), according to a psychologist
June 02, 2020
Your anger is healthy (especially right now), according to a psychologist
In the wake of the death of George Floyd, and in response to the deaths…
By Kara Jillian Brown
How to start virtual therapy and find a therapist you really gel with
June 02, 2020
How to start virtual therapy and find a therapist you really gel with
Our editors independently select the brands they recommend. Making a purchase through our links may…
By Emily Laurence
10 Anti-Racist Books Every American Child Should Read About Black Experiences
June 02, 2020
10 Anti-Racist Books Every American Child Should Read About Black Experiences
Racism is learned. “We call it a socially transmitted disease: It’s taught, it’s passed down,…
By Kells McPhillips
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